Yet again, another razor sharp looking case for the Samsung Galaxy S III has come across our desk – and boy does it exude a sense of premium with its construction. By now, we’re fairly accustomed to knowing that Samsung’s smartphones boast an all-plastic construction, which isn’t a bad thing per se, but there are some of us yearning for higher quality materials. Thankfully, there are cases out there that splash that desirable sense of premium finish to the venerable smartphone.

Landing in our list of fancy cases for the Samsung Galaxy S III, there’s very good reason why Case-Mate’s Brushed Aluminum Barely There case is on the list. Sporting a premium price tag of $40, some people will undoubtedly be taken by surprise with its hefty tow. However, it’s looking to redeem itself thanks to the razor sharp appearance it’s boasting – combined with its protective nature of course. So here we go people, let’s take a closer look at this beauty!

Without question, the brushed aluminum finish of the Case-Mate Barely There case for the Samsung Galaxy S III is what makes it so darn attractive. Not only does it sport a clean finish, but it also manages to repel any nasty baddies, such as fingerprints or smudges, from tainting its pristine looks.

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As expected, cutouts are littered all around the case to allow users to access various things – such as the camera and speaker. However, the front is left exposed to the elements, which means you’ll need to supply yourself with a screen protector,

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With the cutouts for the volume control and power button, it makes for some difficulty when trying to feel out the buttons.

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For the top and bottom edges, they’re somewhat encompassed by the case – while still providing access to the handset’s microUSB port and 3.5mm headset jack. No doubt, we love the snug nature of the case, but it’s a pain in the rear trying to remove it when it’s already on there. In fact, it’ll test out your fingernails.

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As its name implies, the case sports a barely there look and feel, which doesn’t add too much bulk to the already super skinny smartphone. Sure, it’s $40 out of your pockets, but when you combine its top-notch construction, streamlined look, and minimum added bulk, there’s good reason why some people will take notice of the case.

Without question, the brushed aluminum finish of the Case-Mate Barely There case for the Samsung Galaxy S III is what makes it so darn attractive. Not only does it sport a clean finish, but it also manages to repel any nasty baddies, such as fingerprints or smudges, from tainting its pristine looks.

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Without question, the brushed aluminum finish of the Case-Mate Barely There case for the Samsung Galaxy S III is what makes it so darn attractive. Not only does it sport a clean finish, but it also manages to repel any nasty baddies, such as fingerprints or smudges, from tainting its pristine looks.

2.

As expected, cutouts are littered all around the case to allow users to access various things – such as the camera and speaker. However, the front is left exposed to the elements, which means you’ll need to supply yourself with a screen protector,

3.

With the cutouts for the volume control and power button, it makes for some difficulty when trying to feel out the buttons.

4.

For the top and bottom edges, they’re somewhat encompassed by the case – while still providing access to the handset’s microUSB port and 3.5mm headset jack. No doubt, we love the snug nature of the case, but it’s a pain in the rear trying to remove it when it’s already on there. In fact, it’ll test out your fingernails.

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As its name implies, the case sports a barely there look and feel, which doesn’t add too much bulk to the already super skinny smartphone. Sure, it’s $40 out of your pockets, but when you combine its top-notch construction, streamlined look, and minimum added bulk, there’s good reason why some people will take notice of the case.

It would be nice if on the parts where there was a cut out like the power and volume buttons it had rubber inserts that made it so they stuck out and were not so hard to use. I had cases like this befor and I think especially for that price the cheap addition of rubbery to give a good range of use from the buttons would be nice.

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